Ski Apache Vegetation Restoration Project
Proposal to authorize Ski Apache to conduct hazardous fuels reduction and hazard tree removal on steep slope areas of the ski resort that were damaged during the 2012 Little Bear Fire. Proposal includes a project-specific Forest Plan amendment.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project area is located within the existing bounds of the Ski Apache special use area on Sierra Blanca Mountain. The area is west of Alto, NM and can be accessed by county road 532.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 01/03/2018 |
| Comment Period | 03/30/2018 |
| Objection Period Start | 05/25/2018 |
| Decision | 07/2018 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2018 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Smokey Bear Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Recreation Management; Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Ski Apache Vegetation Restoration Project
Decision Signed Date: 07/17/2018
Forests:
Lincoln National Forest
Districts:
Smokey Bear Ranger District
States:
New Mexico
Counties:
Lincoln
Legal Land Description:
The legal location is on sections PB 57 and PB 58 of Township 10 South / Range 11 East.
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Andrew Ellis
901 Mechem Drive
Ruidoso, NM 88345
15752574095
andrewellis@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 7/25/2019